What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Crail?

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Crail is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Crail?

The fastest way to get from Oban to Crail is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Crail. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Oban to Crail?

The distance between Oban and Crail is 203 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.

How do I travel from Oban to Crail without a car?

The best way to get from Oban to Crail without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 35m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Oban to Crail?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Oban to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Crail bus from?

Oban to Crail bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Train or bus from Oban to Crail?

The best way to get from Oban to Crail is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 35m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Oban to Crail bus arrive?

Oban to Crail bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Oban to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Crail is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Oban to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 915+ hotels available in Crail.

Oban to Crail - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Crail by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
6h 35m
£41–117
Bus via Station Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus Ember
7h 1m
£22–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
6h 36m
£27–44
Drive 131.5 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Crailcar 131.5 mi
2h 47m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
6h 36m
£40–100

Oban to Crail by train and bus

27Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Crail, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oban to Bowling Green Place via Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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